Help: Drilling Holes outboard wear plate??

mikeflys8 · #1 04-10-2009, 08:59 PM

Trying to figure out HOW to drill the outboard wear plate holes part# u805-1 on a quickbuild kit. Bottom skin is in way?
Help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks

Mike

Ironflight · #2 04-10-2009, 09:05 PM

Easy - cut away a little of the outer skin until you have clearance to dril the holes. That area will eventually be covered by intersection fairings anyway. You're welcome to stop by and have a look at my -8 any time you get into a spot where you're wonderign how it's supposed to work - and there are a few spots like that!

Paul

mikeflys8 · #3 04-10-2009, 09:25 PM

Paul just for clarification I'm talking about the OUTBOARD holes 1/4" dia. that are 7 -15/16" c/l.

Skyflyer · #4 04-10-2009, 10:50 PM

I located the spot in the skin directly in line with the hole in the wear plate and drilled a small access hole, maybe 3/8 inch or so. Be sure and allow for the angle of the hole if using this technique. This hole in the skin is of no consequence as it will be covered by the intersection fairing.